The Washington critic., 1887-08-05
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League Club Percentages.
Won der Ahe's Big Bluff.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 5.-President Won der
Abe Of the Browns, who returned home with
his club yesterday, doesn't think much Of
President Byrne Of the Brooklyns. He
calls him "little man with big head, -
and several other hard names, and says that
he and President Wikof are trying to run
the Association. Won der Abe wants to see
Wikon "fred right now,n because he is In
competent, and he wants either Dlddle
bank or Pritchard for president. II the
percentage system is not inaugurated next
year he declares the Browns will 90 over to
the League.
The Brentwood Clubs Races.
Between two and three handred persons
went out to Ivy City yesterday afternoon to
witness the first races given by the new
Brentwood Riding Club. Although there
were number of bitches incident to an
inaugural meeting, there was some good
sport, which was highly enjoyed. None OF
the races were sure things, though In the
race for saddle-horses Draney's Wormley
was a strong favorite. The races We're
finished about half-past Z, and the specta-
sors had half hours wait for the train.
Hereafter the events will be run more
promptly, so that those attending can leave
on the $50 train. 1t is probable, too, that
the price Of admission will be reduced, as
the aim is TO make the meetings popular IN
every sense. The stecpechase was not run, ,
as the rider OF Jim was taken Ill and no one
could be found to take his place. \ three
quarter dash was substituted. Following
is summary:
Judges: John II. Kelley, Joseph E. Rock,
Andrew Archer, j. ii. Gheen. Starter: An
drew Archer.
First RI rYce--3-minute class, trottng; purse,
500, divided n usual,
John simmons hlk. IN, ToOts, . /.
Owners ch Z George Gheen ] B.
J. II Morrow : br lie Grand 2,aa.
| tues paid $3.50 si.05, $40, $3.50.
Second race-FOr saddle horses, " mile,
| Silver cup; second save stake
| 100 toHner), /.
| II. 1, Iices ch. m. Mary Creighton, 4, 100
,si;nei{ ]; I; jMcElhono's b. g. Puck, aged 100
The horses were sent away to fair start.
| At the head OF the stretch Creighton showed
in front for a few strides, but soon gave way
TO Wormley, who came on and won by a
length time l:l3. Mutuels paid S3 5j.
| Third race-Mile dash, silver cup; $40 to
second. 7, D. McDermott's br g. FL Madhi
G J, Costs b. c. Gold Coin. 9, i5oA tMr
| TOmpklns),2 ..
| II Madhi had about two lengths the best o.
| the start, which he maintained to the finish
| winning chsliyi tliuc' i'o-'h' Muluels pdlu
| $40.
Fourth race-g4 mile, catch weights; purse
| Il. G. Rce's ch. IN. Mary Creighton (owner), |
| c. A. Barnes ch. q. jim Cost, 2.
| j. Palge's b. IN. Unknown INF McElhone), 8
| owners blk. g. Morgan (Bishop), 4.
| No time taken. Mutuels paid 81.
Creighton took the lead at the start anL
| maintained II to the finish winning by twC
lengths, Unknown getting third place IN The
last two jumps.
| Troubadour's Last Race.
Troubadour's appearance at Monmouth
Park yesterday will be bis last periormanc,
on the turf in all probability. 1t was an
nounced after the races at Monmouth Parl
yesterday by his owner, Mr.. Samuel S
Brown OF Pittsburg, that Troubadour hat
gone lame 10 both forelegs, and that he wa
permanently crippled. Some days az
Troubadour strained tendon In his lef
foTeleg, but was thought to have recovered
Yesterday, however, his other foreleg failet
him, and It is not likely that he will eve
carry much money again II he can be got II
condition to run.
Tips for Brighton.
New York Star.-Flrst race, John Finn an,
Dongan.
Second, Black Jack and Lea.
| Third, Kookuk and battledore.
| Fourth, FroliC and Regal.
| FIFTH, Change and Commander.